The Heavens Declare the Glory of God

The Heavens Declare the Glory of God Lyrics and
Music

The inspirational
words and lyrics of the beloved hymn begin with "1 The spacious firmament on high, with all the blue ethereal sky" as the first
line of the hymn. The words and lyrics of the "The Heavens Declare the Glory of God"
hymn were written by its English author Joseph Addison. The
author of the hymn, Joseph Addison, was born on May 1, 1672 and died
on June 17, 1719. The uplifting music that accompanies the
"The Heavens Declare the Glory of God"
song of praise
was composed by Franz Josef Haydn. The
composer of the music to the "The Heavens Declare the Glory of God" hymn, Franz Josef Haydn, was
born on March 31, 1732 and died on May 31, 1809. We have placed
"The Heavens Declare the Glory of God" in the category of Christian Songs. Enjoy the lovely
lyrics of this popular Christian song and venerable
church hymn.

Author of the Lyrics
The author of the reverent
words of the "The Heavens Declare the Glory of God" lyrics, Joseph Addison (May 1, 1672-June 17, 1719),
was born in Amesbury, Wiltshire, England and
achieved fame as a son of the Dean of Lichfield who became a lawyer, journalist and hymn writer.

Composer of Hymn MusicThe composer of the
music that accompanies the
words of "The Heavens Declare the Glory of God", Franz Josef Haydn (March 31, 1732-May 31, 1809),
was born in Rohrau, Austria and
became famous as a a great symphonist, composer and musician.

Information about the
HymnTitle of Hymn: The Heavens Declare the Glory of God
Author of Lyrics (Hymnist): Joseph Addison (May 1, 1672
to June 17, 1719)
Nationality of Author:
English
Translator of the Hymn
lyrics: N/A Hymn written in English
Name of Composer of Music: Franz Josef Haydn (March 31, 1732 to
May 31, 1809)
Hymn Category: Christian Songs
First Line of Hymn: "1 The spacious firmament on high, with all the blue ethereal sky"
First Publication Date:
1712

The Heavens Declare the Glory of God Lyrics

1 The spacious firmament on high,with all the blue ethereal sky,and spangled heavens, a shining frame,their great Original proclaim.The unwearied sun from day to daydoes his Creator's power display,and publishes to every landthe work of an almighty hand.

2 Soon as the evening shades prevailthe moon takes up the wondrous tale,and nightly to the listening earthrepeats the story of her birth;whilst all the stars that round her burn,and all the planets in their turn,confirm the tidings, as they roll,and spread the truth from pole to pole.

3 What though in solemn silence allmove round the dark terrestrial ball;what though nor real voice nor soundamid their radiant orbs be found;in reason's ear they all rejoice,and utter forth a glorious voice,for ever singing as they shine,'The hand that made us is divine.'